Investigating the impact of an AI-based play activities intervention on the quality of life of school-aged children with ADHD

IF 2.9 2区医学 Q1 EDUCATION, SPECIAL Research in Developmental Disabilities Pub Date : 2024-10-15 DOI:10.1016/j.ridd.2024.104858

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Abstract

Background

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder that not only impacts children's behavior, learning, and social interactions but also their quality of life. Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) may provide new opportunities to improve the ADHD symptoms and quality of life of children with ADHD, especially through customized play activities that address their specific needs.

Aims

This study examined the impact of AI-based play activities on the quality of life of 61 Saudi children aged between 8 and 12 years who had an ADHD diagnosis.

Methods

AI-based play activities intervention consisted of twelve 45-minute sessions, delivered to the experimental group over four weeks (three sessions per week). The control group did not receive any intervention. Children and parents completed the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) at pre-test, post-test and follow-up.

Results and outcomes

The experimental group exhibited significant improvements in all dimensions and total scores of PedsQL, with moderate to large effect sizes. These improvements were not observed in the control group. The beneficial effects of the AI-based play activities were maintained at the 7-weeks follow-up.

Conclusions

AI-based play interventions may enhance quality of life for children with ADHD, with sustained improvements observed after 7-weeks. Incorporating such interventions into educational and therapeutic settings could improve behavioral, social, and cognitive ADHD symptoms. Future research should explore broader applications and long-term effects of AI-based play activities interventions.

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研究基于人工智能的游戏活动干预对多动症学龄儿童生活质量的影响

背景注意缺陷/多动障碍（ADHD）是一种普遍存在的神经发育障碍，不仅影响儿童的行为、学习和社会交往，还影响他们的生活质量。人工智能（AI）的进步可能会为改善多动症症状和多动症儿童的生活质量提供新的机会，特别是通过定制游戏活动来满足他们的特殊需求。这项研究考察了基于人工智能的游戏活动对61名年龄在8至12岁之间、被诊断为多动症的沙特儿童生活质量的影响。对照组不接受任何干预。儿童和家长在测试前、测试后和随访时填写了儿科生活质量量表（Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory，简称 PedsQL）。对照组则没有这些改善。结论基于人工智能的游戏干预可提高多动症儿童的生活质量，7 周后可观察到持续的改善。将此类干预纳入教育和治疗环境可改善多动症的行为、社交和认知症状。未来的研究应探索基于人工智能的游戏活动干预的更广泛应用和长期效果。

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期刊介绍： Research In Developmental Disabilities is aimed at publishing original research of an interdisciplinary nature that has a direct bearing on the remediation of problems associated with developmental disabilities. Manuscripts will be solicited throughout the world. Articles will be primarily empirical studies, although an occasional position paper or review will be accepted. The aim of the journal will be to publish articles on all aspects of research with the developmentally disabled, with any methodologically sound approach being acceptable.